With the official implementation of the strictest new national standard for indoor decoration materials in June 2026, ENF-level zero-formaldehyde boards and water-based paint processes have changed from high-end premium options to the basic threshold for mainstream furniture brands to participate in market competition. Survey data shows that 78.3% of consumers will take environmental certification as the primary purchasing standard when buying custom wardrobes, cabinets and soft furniture, and are willing to pay an extra 15%-30% premium for zero-benzene and zero-formaldehyde home products.

Traditional oil paint furniture with high volatile harmful substances are gradually eliminated from mainstream sales channels. Furniture manufacturers with complete environmental qualification certifications such as SGS and CARB P2 have obvious competitive advantages in both domestic renovation and overseas export markets. In addition to raw material upgrading, more brands have built full-life carbon footprint traceability systems, launching carbon-neutral customized furniture series to meet the green procurement needs of high-end real estate hardcover projects and overseas merchants with strict environmental trade barriers.

For small and medium-sized home decoration dealers, cooperating with manufacturers with standardized environmental production workshops can effectively solve customer’s formaldehyde anxiety, reduce after-sales complaints, and build long-term brand reputation in the stock housing renovation market with huge demand.